Maikel Garcia is having a fine year at third base, but moving him to second base would improve the lineup

Maikel Garcia is having a fine year at third base, but moving him to second base would improve the lineup

Last Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers, Maikel Garcia had himself a day. At the plate, he blasted a three-run home run to give the Royals a lead they’d never relinquish, then later drove in the team’s insurance run on a nice poke to the opposite field that, with the assistance of some shoddy fielding, … Read more

Atlanta Braves third base coach Fredi Gonzalez is back. Anything is possible.

Monday was completely quiet as far as Atlanta Braves news was concerned — at least until the evening rolled around, which is when the lid came off after it became known that the Braves were making a mid-season change to their coaching staff. Out goes third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo, in comes new third base … Read more

Nationals sign powerful infielder Paul Dejong to add third base competition

While it was not the big name we were hoping for, the Nationals added a veteran third baseman Paul Dejong. He signed with the team on a one-year deal worth $1 million. Power and defense are the name of the game for the 31 year old. Dejong swatted 24 home runs last season with the … Read more

Maple Leafs’ annual outdoor practice is a celebration of community and a diehard fan base

Maple Leafs’ annual outdoor practice is a celebration of community and a diehard fan base

It’s often been said that the Toronto Maple Leafs are the passion that unites us all, and that’s starkly evident on an unseasonably warm Monday in January, ahead of the team’s annual outdoor practice. On the walkup to the Prince of Wales Rink in neighbouring Mimico, fans from all walks of life are strolling into … Read more